US President Joe Biden says federal law enforcement is investigating a possible assassination attempt against Donald Trump in the southern state of Florida. The former president is safe.
In a statement issued on Sunday evening, Biden says he has directed his team to ensure Trump's continued safety by all means.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Secret Service say a suspect was spotted with a gun in West Palm Beach, where Trump was playing golf on Sunday afternoon.
Officials say Secret Service agents fired shots at the suspect, who was about 300 to 400 meters away from Trump.
Authorities say the suspect has been taken into custody after fleeing the scene in a car. They say they seized what looked like an AK-47 style rifle.
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a social media post that she is glad Trump is safe, adding, "Violence has no place in America."
In July, Trump's ear was wounded by a gunman in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
In a statement issued on Sunday evening, Biden says he has directed his team to ensure Trump's continued safety by all means.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Secret Service say a suspect was spotted with a gun in West Palm Beach, where Trump was playing golf on Sunday afternoon.
Officials say Secret Service agents fired shots at the suspect, who was about 300 to 400 meters away from Trump.
Authorities say the suspect has been taken into custody after fleeing the scene in a car. They say they seized what looked like an AK-47 style rifle.
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a social media post that she is glad Trump is safe, adding, "Violence has no place in America."
In July, Trump's ear was wounded by a gunman in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
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Summary
US President Biden reveals federal investigation into a potential assassination attempt against former president Trump in Florida. The suspect, armed with an AK-47-like rifle, was spotted near where Trump was playing golf and was subsequently apprehended after a shootout with Secret Service
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Date: Sept. 16, 2024
Created: 2024/09/17 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 10:32
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